HONORING BOB WILLIS ON HIS 101ST BIRTHDAY

On 2026-01-14, Representative Harriet M. Hageman (R-WY) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING BOB WILLIS ON HIS 101ST BIRTHDAY" in the House. The speech addressed veterans affairs.

HONORING BOB WILLIS ON HIS 101ST BIRTHDAY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H802] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING BOB WILLIS ON HIS 101ST BIRTHDAY (Ms. HAGEMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. HAGEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of Wyoming's remaining World War II veterans, Mr. Bob Willis of Laramie, who recently turned 101 years old. Mr. Willis served his country as an infantryman during some of the fiercest fighting of the war, including the Battle of the Bulge. While under enemy fire, a German tank round exploded beneath him, and shrapnel struck his side, stopped only by the Book of Mormon, which he carried in his pocket. Mr. Willis is a true hero. He earned the Purple Heart, helped to liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny, and later protected Holocaust survivors in the aftermath of the war. When Mr. Willis returned home, he devoted four decades to serving the Laramie community as a dentist and raised a family with his wife, Kaye. Bob Willis exemplifies duty, faith, humility, and service. Please join me in honoring his extraordinary life and service to Wyoming and our Nation. ____________________